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SWIFT/BIC code CLAOGB2LBKS

CLAOGB2LBKS belongs to Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom.

CLAOGB2LBKS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCLAOGB2LBKS
8-character codeCLAOGB2L
Branch codeBKS
BankCalastone LTD
BranchCala2brooks-Macdonald
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Calastone LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CLAO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BKS Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

What bank uses BIC CLAOGB2LBKS?

The code CLAOGB2LBKS belongs to Cala2brooks-Macdonald, part of Calastone LTD in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Calastone LTD take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CLAOGB2LBKS to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need CLAOGB2LBKS.

Can I use CLAOGB2L instead of CLAOGB2LBKS?

CLAOGB2L points to the head office of Calastone LTD, while CLAOGB2LBKS is Cala2brooks-Macdonald. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CLAOGB2LBKS if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in CLAOGB2LBKS mean?

CLAO is the bank code of Calastone LTD, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2L is the code for the city or region and BKS identifies the department Cala2brooks-Macdonald.

What happens if I enter CLAOGB2LBKS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CLAOGB2LBKS with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.